Hi Gayle,


I don't know how much you know, so I apologize if my information is insultingly simple.


Whether or not a lens fits on the camera depends on the lens mount on the lens. For instance, my mom's old lenses are "FD" mounts. They will not fit on my Canon 20D which fits both EF and EF-S mount lenses.


Your rebel should also be compatible with EF and EF-S mount lenses. The EF mounts have a red circle on the lens and camera that will match up when you mount the lens. The EF-S mounts have a white square that will do the same.


If you want a good starter lens for not much at all, you might check out theEF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS. Ultimately I think the lens you get depends on how seriously you want to get into photography.



Hope I helped some,


Rodger